Saturday, December 11, 2010

Easy last minute Christmas gifts

If you find yourself needing a simple, handmade gift and you are running out of time, this wonderful afghan from Lionbrand Yarn, or these scrappy scarves, might be just the ticket.

The afghan is made from Wool Ease Thick and Quick and a 'P' hook. I loved the colors, it worked up quick, and the yarn was a joy to crochet with. There was in fact enough yarn left over to make the two scarves here.

My most favorite thing to make for gifts is scarves from yarns in my stash. I like to use bulky weight yarns and mix up the textures and fibers. For these scarves, with an 'N' hook and bulky weight yarn, just chain 100, then work six to nine rows of half-double-crochet. This will give you a scarf from four to five feet long and 4.5 to 6 inches wide. Use different colors, or similar colors with different yarns, or use up whatever you have on hand. What better than a warm and loving hug around the neck for your friends and family?

About Me

Welcome! My name is Beth and I live in the Midwest of the United States. I was 12 years old when Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon. I would have been an astronaut, but my fear of heights has kept me grounded :-) Instead, I became a Mechanical Engineer and worked in industry for many years. Now I design and make soft dolls; a passion I've enjoyed since my Grandmother first taught me to crochet.